Edinburgh
Preview
Posted 05/05/05
Glasgow head to Edinburgh tomorrow for the
second time this season but whilst the tigers only have pride to play
for, Edinburgh can still qualify from the Northern section.
In all honesty, there is little need
for a preview as both teams know each other well.
The last meeting a month ago saw
Glasgow loose by 12 points and with Edinburgh having been beaten by
Hull at Armadale last week it will be no easy task.
Last week aside, Nermark and Harrison
have continued to be impressive at the Dale and they will be keen
to put last week behind them. Ross Brady has struggled but it is understood
Edinburgh will change their riding order this Friday at his request
to allow him to ride with Theo Pijper. Pijper's home form has been
a major factor for the Monarchs this season. Woodward actually had
a better meeting last week and will be a greater threat this time
round. At reserve, Will Lawson's form at home has also been good but
he will be accompanied at reserve by Jamie Courtney. Jamie has been
scoring well at Conference League level but may struggle. He cannot
be underestimated however and did beat James Cockle in a CL meeting
last week.
Shane was on tremendous form last
time round and there is nothing to suggest this will change although
he will be in direct competition with Nermark this time rather than
Brady. George failed to record a race win in the last meeting but
should be able to rectify that this time round. Again the middle order
are a problem with both Birkinshaw and Bentley poor at Armadale although
Matthew rides the track well. Trent was very unlucky last time round
to be excluded in his first ride. It is a track he is very capable
on and on present form should score a few points. James Cockle was
not part of the team the last time due to suspension but has ridden
the track well at Conference League level in the past. He will also
have a large vocal support in attendance from his Conference League
club Sittingbourne and will be keen to impress.
Both teams are expected to line up
with slightly altered riding orders: -
Edinburgh
- Ross Brady
- Theo Pijper
- Rusty Harrison
- Cameron Woodward
- Daniel Nermark
- William Lawson
- Jamie Courtney
Glasgow
- George Stancl
- Jamie Birkinshaw
- Matt Wethers
- Paul Bentley
- Shane Parker
- James Cockle
- Trent Leverington
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